Why shopping in Malaysia is so popular?

May 29
07:31

2012

Jenny Jonson

Jenny Jonson

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Get ready strap your bags, set and go! What? No, this is not some space mission but an equally exhilarating and possibly exhausting shopping expedition fuelled at whatever speed your credit card or wallet can muster.

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Get ready strap your bags,Why shopping in Malaysia is so popular?  Articles set and go! What? No, this is not some space mission but an equally exhilarating and possibly exhausting shopping expedition fuelled at whatever speed your credit card or wallet can muster. Shopping in Malaysia is more like an adventure and it truly is a shopping paradise. Malaysia as a country presents the true essence of Asia and its cultural diversity is reflected in its shops too. It has something for every shopper from the Glossy high end shops to flea markets. If you are a serious shopper get yourself a big suitcase with plenty of room and a credit card which is buzzing and launch yourself into a shopping spree, the Malaysian capital beckons you with its vast offerings.

In fact the period between July 24 and September 16, is the mega sale carnival time and you can enjoy some serious discounts which could go up to 70%. All through the year special sales and carnivals are planned and some coincide with sports events like the F1 Grand Prix. There are many shopping facilities available like one stop shopping complexes, pasar malam or the night markets, bazaars and the street side stalls. Malaysia has some tax free zones like the Pengkalan  Kubur, Pulau Langkawi, Rantau Panjang and Padang Besar.

The list of things to shop is lengthy. Some items which you could shop for includes pewter items, designer jewellery, electronics, footwear, watches, optical items, cameras and some high quality fabrics. But the most unique product of Malaysia is the wonderful handicrafts and the intricate silver, brass items and pottery. You can find all possible fashions from around the world while shopping in Malaysia.

One of the trends which are speedily catching up in Malaysia is Korean fashion. It is widely popular among youngsters and you can shop for it in the malls of Bukit Bintang area. The Korean dramas such as stairway to heaven and the bands like Super Junior and Wonder girls have been hugely popularising the Korean fashion. There are many wholesale shops in Malaysia and online sites which are actively selling Korean clothes. Korean dresses are stylish, fresh and very original that is why Korean fashionis more popular than the Japanese fashion in Malaysia. Also Korean designs are very funky with lot of stripes, polka dots and ribbons.

The best places to buy fashion clothing in Malaysia are Kualalumpur, Langkawi and Penang.  But if you are on the lookout for traditional products then you should travel to Malacca and the further East coast. Kualalumpur has many branded shops and multi story shopping malls where you can purchase all sort of items in a single place. Penang had once been known as the number one tax haven of Malaysia. But in recent years it has lost this position to Langkawi. Langkawi is today the hub for local and international duty free goods.

Malaysia with its wide range of products and wonderful shops lures the tourists from all over the world and if you know where and what to shop, then shopping in Malaysia can be a wonderful experience.